BURTON
(Robert, d. 1836, Lieutenant at Trafalgar, Commander, R.N. (1812) in the Peninsular War)
Fine Autograph Letter Signed in French with translation, addressed to 'Sirs' , c/o Monsieur Salis,
French Director of Hospitals, and a Prisoner of War at Vittoria, saying that "His Excellence is more than 25 leagues from here inland in pursuit of the French army, and since there is no means of communication ... I am vexed to have to tell you that you should not think of an exchange at this moment. The only basis of hope we could have, is that the day which is to bring peace to Europe cannot be long in coming", and promising "on this and every other occasion, you will find me ready to do you service, if circumstances place it within my power", 2 sides folio, address on conjugate leaf, St. Jean de Luz, 7th March
light remains of guard on blank margin of fourth side
Item Date:
1814
Stock No:
50516
£350
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THE ELY AND LITTLEPORT RIOTS
BYNG
(John, 1st Earl of Strafford, 1772-1860, Army Officer and Politician)
Fine Autograph Letter signed as Major General to the Quarter Master General of the Forces,
begging "leave to inclose to you the movements I found necessary to make this day in consequence of the representations made to me after I had closed my letter to you. In this County the Duke of Grafton is perfectly satisfied with the disposition made of the troops in it and thinks it desirable for the party of the 1st Dragoon Guards stationed at ... and Stoke to remain. I have not any accounts of other disturbances, but in many places they are under great alarm, and I have many applications for Troops but as my means are small, I can only send to the places where riots actually exist. I do not expect you can conveniently afford me any reinforcement, and therefore do not wish to press the subject but if within your means, a Troop of Cavalry sent to Newmarket, and another to reinforce the one at Bury (which is very weak, and has a detachment at Thetford) would be advisable, and from those places they could easily be sent wherever they were most required - in case of actual necessity. I should take upon myself to send to Ipswich - but without that - I do not wish to move any force from that place or Colchester without a previous communication with you. After I have received my letters at Newmarket tomorrow, I propose going over to Brandon, where an inclination to disturbance still exists, from thence I shall return to Mildon Hall, Suffolk to which place may I request you to direct any orders for me ...", 2 sides 4to., Bury, 27th May
Item Date:
1816
Stock No:
39473
£375
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BYNG
(Julian, 1862-1935, Field Marshal, Governor-General of Canada 1921-1926, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police 1928-1931, from 1926 1st Viscount of Vimy)
Fine Signature ‘Byng of Vimy’ on card
3½” x 2½”, no place, 30th March
Item Date:
1928
Stock No:
42781
£30
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MONEY RECEIVED "TOWARDS CARRYING ON A VIGOROUS WAR AGAINST FRANCE"
BYNG
(George, 1st Viscount Torrington, 1663-1733, Admiral of the Fleet, 1st Lord of the Admiralty)
Printed Treasury Document signed with the details filled in by hand
acknowledging receipt "By Virtue of Order bearing Date the 28th Day of September 93; Of Mr Vernon, One of the Four Tellers of Her Majesty's Receipt of Exchequer, the Sum of Tenn Pounds Tenn shillings in full of all former Directions of the Said Order, and for Nine Months Annuity due at Michas last past, of One Hundred Pounds by Him paid into the Said Receipt of Exchequer ... An Act for Granting to Their Majesties certain Rates and Duties On Excise for securing certain Recompences and Advantages in the said Act mentioned, to such Persons as shall voluntarily advance the Sum of Tenn Hundred Thousand Pounds toward carrying on a Vigorous War against France ...", 1 side folio, no place, 18th December
Item Date:
1704
Stock No:
41605
£375
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BYRON
(George Anson, 1789-1868, Admiral, from 1824 7th Baron)
Clerk Written Letter Signed
to James NISBET, (1785-1854, Publisher), in Berners Street, London, from Worthing, 4th November
Item Date:
1834
Stock No:
41696
£0
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